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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Paul, Sr.'s occupation?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Cab driver.
(c) Arborist.
(d) Gardener.

2. What is Pammy doing while they walk Pine Street, which Alma finds nearly absurd?
(a) Yelling at strangers.
(b) Telling everyone to wish her mother a Happy Mother's Day.
(c) Holding Alma's hand.
(d) Talking loudly.

3. Where does Pammy work?
(a) No People Should Go Hungry.
(b) No Trees Need Die.
(c) No Guns Necessary.
(d) No Animals Need Die.

4. What did Paulie try to give Alma and Paul, Sr. when they nearly lost their house?
(a) His life savings.
(b) Several gold pieces.
(c) A couple of crumpled dollar bills.
(d) A cup of pennies.

5. When Pammy snaps Alma out of her daydream when they are walking, what reason does Alma give for stopping?
(a) She thought she forgot something at the restaurant.
(b) She cannot remember where she is.
(c) She was daydreaming.
(d) Her knees hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alma feel about what her daughter tries to point out to her as the walk Pine Street at the start of the story?

2. What is Alma thankful Pammy and Paulie had not been bugging her about during this visit?

3. What does Alma recall Pammy doing once when Alma tried to adjust her collar when she was younger?

4. What does Alma recall doing when she had once found Paul, Sr. passed out on their porch?

5. What instrument did Pammy play briefly when she was younger?

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